Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies
Enjoy these easy peanut butter cookies, featuring a delightful crunch from creamy peanut butter and simple pantry staples like flour and baking soda.
Ingredients
- 1 1 ⁄2 cups plus 2 tablespoons (207 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1 ⁄2 sticks (170 grams) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
- 1 ⁄2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 ⁄2 cup (100 grams) light brown sugar
- 3/4 (201 grams) Simple Truth Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In an electric mixer, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth (1-2 minutes).
- Beat in the peanut butter until combined, then add the egg and vanilla.
- Gradually add the flour mixture on low speed, beating until combined. Stir in peanuts.
- Scoop 1 1⁄2 tablespoon rounds, roll in granulated sugar, and place on baking sheets.
- Press a fork into each dough ball twice to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are slightly browned. Cool on sheets for 10 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.